Category: Executions

Seven Prisoners Executed in Zahedan Prison

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Zabol, Zahedan, Zahedan Prison

HRANA News Agency – The death sentences of seven prisoners previously convicted on drug-related charges and murder were carried out in Zahedan Prison.

According to the Baloch Activists Campaign, at dawn on Saturday, March 1, 2025, seven prisoners, including two Afghan nationals, were executed in Zahedan Prison.

The identities of the executed prisoners have been reported as:

  • Basir Roudini, 31, from Zahedan
  • Farhad Dahmardeh, 46, father of four, from Zabol
  • Musa Pahang, 43, father of two, from Zahedan
  • Ghasem Ghanbar-Dezaki, 39, father of one, from Mirjaveh
  • Morad Sabero (Badpa), 40,
  • Sa’adullah Zarei, 28, from Afghanistan
  • Asim Charikar, 30, from Afghanistan

According to this report, Sabero (Badpa) and Roudini were arrested in 2021 on murder charges and later sentenced to death by the judiciary.

The other five prisoners—Ghanbar-Dezakiand Dahmardeh (arrested in 2020), Pahang (arrested in 2019), and Zarei and Charikar (arrested in 2022)—had been sentenced to death for drug-related offenses.

As of the time of this report, prison and judicial authorities have not officially announced these executions.

In 2024, the Department of Statistics and Publication of Human Rights Activists in Iran documented 812 cases related to the right to life, including the sentencing of 214 individuals to death and the execution of 930 individuals. Among these, 4 executions were carried out in public. Of those executed, 818 were male, 26 were female, and 5 were juvenile offenders—individuals under 18 years old at the time of their alleged crimes.

Juvenile Offender Faces Execution in Yasuj; Family Appeals for Public Support

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HRANA, Sasan Shadman, Yasuj

HRANA News Agency – Sasan Shadman, an 18-year-old resident of Yasuj, has been sentenced to death by a criminal court for a murder he committed at the age of 16. His family is urgently seeking to raise the required diya (blood money) in an effort to prevent the execution.

A source close to the family told HRANA, “Sasan was only 16 when, due to an unfortunate mistake, he became involved in a fatal incident. He was later sentenced to death by the criminal court.”

In a public plea, his family has called for assistance in collecting the necessary diya, hoping to secure a reprieve from execution.

In 2024, the Department of Statistics and Publication of Human Rights Activists in Iran documented 812 cases related to the right to life, including the sentencing of 214 individuals to death and the execution of 930 individuals. Among these, 4 executions were carried out in public. Of those executed, 818 were male, 26 were female, and 5 were juvenile offenders—individuals under 18 years old at the time of their alleged crimes.

Esmail Fekri and Mohsen Langarneshin Transferred to Ghezel Hesar Prison; One Sentenced to Death

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Esmail Fekri, Evin Prison, Ghezel Hesar prison, Mohsen Langarneshin

HRANA News Agency – Esmail Fekri, a prisoner sentenced to death on espionage charges, and Mohsen Langarneshin, another prisoner facing similar accusations, were transferred from Evin Prison to Ghezel Hesar Prison in Karaj on February 15.

Both prisoners are currently being held in the quarantine section of Unit Three at Ghezel Hesar. Fekri has been sentenced to death by the Revolutionary Court, while Langarneshin has been ordered to pay financial restitution and a monetary fine for the same charge.

A source close to the prisoners told HRANA:
“It is possible that Mohsen Langarneshin has additional sentences that have not yet been publicly disclosed.”

Before their transfer, the two detainees were held in Ward 4 of Evin Prison.

Details regarding their cases and backgrounds remain unclear. HRANA will provide updates as more information becomes available.

While espionage-related offenses are not inherently considered human rights violations, Iran has a longstanding pattern of using such allegations to target political opponents. The lack of transparency in these cases, particularly regarding evidence, legal proceedings, and access to defense rights, raises serious concerns about the legitimacy of the charges.

Prisoners accused of espionage in Iran often face severe restrictions and are deprived of fundamental rights. Past cases have revealed denial of legal representation, closed-door trials, and disproportionately harsh sentences imposed without due process.

Seven Prisoners Executed in Vakilabad Prison, Mashhad

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HRANA, Mashhad, Vakilabad prison

At dawn on Saturday, March 1, 2025, seven prisoners were executed in Vakilabad Prison in Mashhad.

The identities of four of them have been confirmed as Masoud Yagizi (Brahooie), Aref Sedighpour from Kerman, Asieh Ghavi-Cheshm (female), and Jalal Afagh. These prisoners had previously been arrested on drug-related charges and sentenced to death by the Revolutionary Court. Ghavi-Cheshm and Afagh had been sentenced to death in a joint case.

The identities and charges of the other three individuals are still under investigation by HRANA.

As of the time of this report, prison authorities and relevant institutions have not publicly announced these executions.

In 2024, the Department of Statistics and Publication of Human Rights Activists in Iran documented 812 cases related to the right to life, including the sentencing of 214 individuals to death and the execution of 930 individuals. Among these, 4 executions were carried out in public. Of those executed, 818 were male, 26 were female, and 5 were juvenile offenders—individuals under 18 years old at the time of their alleged crimes.

Prisoner Executed in Sari Prison on Drug-Related Charges

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Ali Khalili, HRANA, Sari Prison

HRANA News Agency – On Thursday, February 27, a prisoner who had previously been sentenced to death on drug-related charges was executed in Sari Prison.

According to HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists in Iran, the executed prisoner has been identified as Ali Khalili, a resident of Mashhad.

HRANA has learned that Khalili was arrested in 2020 on drug-related charges and later sentenced to death by the Revolutionary Court.

As of the time of this report, prison officials and relevant authorities have not publicly announced his execution.

According to data compiled by HRANA, 52.69% of all executions in Iran in 2024 were related to drug-related charges. Notably, only 6% of the executions were officially announced, highlighting a significant lack of transparency. For a detailed analysis of these executions and the associated statistics, see HRANA’s full report.

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Five Prisoners Executed in Kermanshah Prison

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Behrooz Safari, Kermanshah prison, Milad Moradi, Mohammad Fereydouni

HRANA News Agency – At dawn on Wednesday, February 26, at least five prisoners were executed in Kermanshah Prison. HRANA had previously reported the execution of one of these individuals.

HRANA has confirmed the identities of three of the executed prisoners, who had been sentenced to death on murder charges: Behrooz Safari, Milad Moradi, and Mohammad Fereydouni.

Further details, including the identities of the two other prisoners, who were sentenced to death in separate cases on murder and drug-related charges, are still under investigation by HRANA.

As of the time of this report, prison officials and relevant authorities have not publicly announced these executions.

In 2024, the Department of Statistics and Publication of Human Rights Activists in Iran documented 812 cases related to the right to life, including the sentencing of 214 individuals to death and the execution of 930 individuals. Among these, 4 executions were carried out in public. Of those executed, 818 were male, 26 were female, and 5 were juvenile offenders—individuals under 18 years old at the time of their alleged crimes.

Number of Executions in Ghezel Hesar Prison Rises to Nine

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Alireza Basati-Nia, Bahman Hooshmand, Evin News, moharebeh, Mosayeb Azizi, Sajad Eghbali

HRANA News Agency – At dawn on February 26, 2025, at least nine prisoners were executed in Ghezel Hesar Prison in Karaj. Among them, five were convicted of murder in separate cases, one was sentenced to death for “enmity against God” (moharebeh) due to his role in an armed robbery, and three were executed on rape charges.

HRANA has confirmed the identities of four of the executed individuals: Mosayeb Azizi, Sajad Eghbali, Bahman Hooshmand (from Hamedan), and Alireza Basati-Nia (from Ilam). All had previously been arrested on murder charges in separate cases and were later sentenced to death.

The fifth executed prisoner, whose identity has not yet been confirmed, had been sentenced to death for moharebeh due to his involvement in armed robbery.

Additionally, the official news outlet Ivna News reported the execution of four other prisoners.

According to the report, one of the executed individuals had killed his neighbor during an altercation in 2022 and was later sentenced to death by the judiciary. He was hanged at dawn on February 26.

The report does not provide further details regarding the three prisoners executed on rape charges.

According to data gathered by the Department of Statistics and Publication of Human Rights Activists, Ghezel Hesar Prison in Karaj witnessed the highest number of executions in 2024. For a comprehensive examination of the details and statistics surrounding the executions in Iran, refer to HRANA’s report.

Two Prisoners Executed in Dastgerd Prison, Isfahan, on Drug-Related Charges

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Dastgerd Prison, HRANA, Isfahan, Javad Mohammad Khani, Morteza Jafari

HRANA News Agency – At dawn today, February 27, two prisoners previously sentenced to death on drug-related charges were executed in Dastgerd Prison, Isfahan.

HRANA has identified the executed prisoners as Morteza Jafari and Javad Mohammad Khani.

Based on information obtained by HRANA, both individuals had been arrested on drug-related charges and later sentenced to death by the Revolutionary Court.

As of the time of this report, prison authorities and relevant institutions have not officially announced these executions.

According to data compiled by HRANA, 52.69% of all executions in Iran in 2024 were related to drug-related charges. Notably, only 6% of the executions were officially announced, highlighting a significant lack of transparency. For a detailed analysis of these executions and the associated statistics, see HRANA’s full report.

Prisoner Executed in Kermanshah Prison

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Behrooz Safari, HRANA, Kermanshah prison

HRANA News Agency – At dawn today, February 26, the death sentence of a prisoner previously convicted of murder was carried out in Kermanshah Prison.

HRANA has identified the prisoner as Behrooz Safari.

According to information obtained by HRANA, Mr. Safari had been previously arrested on charges of murder and later sentenced to death by the judiciary.

As of the time of this report, prison authorities and relevant institutions have not officially announced this execution.

In 2024, the Department of Statistics and Publication of Human Rights Activists in Iran documented 812 cases related to the right to life, including the sentencing of 214 individuals to death and the execution of 930 individuals. Among these, 4 executions were carried out in public. Of those executed, 818 were male, 26 were female, and 5 were juvenile offenders—individuals under 18 years old at the time of their alleged crimes.

At Least Three Prisoners Executed in Ghezel Hesar Prison

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Arak, Ghezel Hesar prison, HRANA, Kuhdasht, moharebeh, Mosayeb Azizi, Sajad Eghbali

HRANA News Agency –Today, February 26, 2025, Ghezel Hesar Prison in Karaj witnessed the execution of at least three prisoners. Among them, two were sentenced to death in separate murder cases, while the third was executed on charges of moharebeh (enmity against God) through direct involvement in an armed robbery.

HRANA has identified two of the executed individuals as Mosayeb Azizi from Arak and Sajad Eghbali from Kuhdasht, Lorestan province. Both had previously been arrested in separate murder cases and sentenced to death by the judiciary.

The identity of the third executed prisoner has not yet been confirmed. However, he had been sentenced to death on charges of moharebeh through direct involvement in an armed robbery. The Judiciary’s media center has released details of his case.

According to Mizan News, in September 2022, police officers patrolling the area grew suspicious of two motorcyclists. When the suspects attempted to flee, officers opened fire, eventually stopping and arresting them. Weapons were discovered in their possession, and they later confessed to carrying out a series of “violent robberies.” One of the suspects was sentenced to death, and after the Supreme Court upheld the verdict, the execution was carried out this morning.

As of the time of this report, prison and judicial authorities have not publicly announced these executions.

Sajad Eghbali
Sajad Eghbali

According to data gathered by the Department of Statistics and Publication of Human Rights Activists, Ghezel Hesar Prison in Karaj witnessed the highest number of executions in 2024. For a comprehensive examination of the details and statistics surrounding the executions in Iran, refer to HRANA’s report.